Trump Letter to Jeffrey Epstein Confirmed Authentic,Raising New Questions
WASHINGTON – July 26,2025 – A letter purportedly written by former President Donald Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been confirmed as authentic,revealing a previously undisclosed correspondence and prompting renewed scrutiny of trump’s relationship with the financier. The letter, first reported by The Wall Street Journal on July 18, 2025, sparked immediate controversy and a wave of denials from Trump and his allies.
The letter, dated sometime before Epstein’s 2008 conviction, reads, in part, “We have certain things in common,” and concludes with the sentiment, “May every day be another wonderful secret.” Its emergence initially caused a brief division within Trump’s base, but quickly galvanized support for the former president as many rallied against what they perceived as a politically motivated attack by the media.
initial reactions to the journal’s reporting centered on accusations of fabrication. However, sources familiar with the examination have now verified the letter’s authenticity. The confirmation comes despite Trump’s claims on his Truth Social platform, where he described the letter as “false, malicious, and defamatory.”
The letter’s contents are ambiguous, leaving open the interpretation of what “things in common” and “wonderful secrets” Trump refers to. Trump could have acknowledged authorship while framing the references as innocuous, but instead opted for outright denial.
The episode highlighted the reflexive defense mechanisms within trump’s political movement. Following the Journal’s report,Axios noted a resurgence of unity among MAGA supporters,reporting on July 18,2025,”Embattled MAGA Rallies Behind Trump After Leak of Alleged Epstein Letter.”
Conservative figures publicly voiced their renewed support for Trump. An anonymous Trump ally told Politico on July 18,2025,”Thank God for Dems and media overreach on this.” Jack Posobiec, speaking with Steve Bannon, declared, “We’re so back.Everyone is firing on all cylinders.The MAGA movement is completely united behind this fight.”
Senator J.D. Vance initially questioned the veracity of the report, tweeting on july 19, 2025, “Will the people who have bought into every hoax against President Trump show an ounce of skepticism before buying into this bizarre story?”
the confirmation of the letter’s authenticity raises further questions about the nature of Trump’s relationship with Epstein, who was indicted on sex trafficking charges in July 2024 and died by suicide while in jail. Trump has previously maintained he had a limited social relationship with Epstein.This newly revealed correspondence suggests a deeper connection than previously acknowledged.
